Originally Posted by
brian schmitt
i can require it because i am also a jurisdictional inspector
I did not see where you said you were a code inspector for an AHJ, so, if you said that, I sure missed it.
Simply repeating "I require" means nothing. Saying you are an AHJ code inspector, that changes it, however,
*IF* you are enforcing the IRC, you have tight bounds to stay within, such as:
(underlining is mine)
R104.1 General.
The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code. The building official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in conformance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.
Usually, when I post the above, I underline the last line, however, you are "requiring" something *above and beyond* what the code "requires", you are not 'allowing them to do less', that is good, but not defensible should you be challenged on it, not unless your AHJ has amended the code to include the higher standard.